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Page 1: Installation 1 St Stage
Fire Detection & Alarm System Control Panel V1.000 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (TO BE RETAINED BY THE INSTALLATION ENGINEER) 26-0903 Issue 1... - Page 2 Quadnet Installation Instructions Rafiki Protection Limited Rafiki policy is one of continual improvement and the right to change a specification at any time without notice is reserved. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this document are correct at time of publication, Rafiki shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of such contents.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Quadnet Installation Instructions Contents Introduction System Design Equipment Guarantee Anti Static Handling Guidelines . Warning The Quadnet System . Advantages of Addressable Systems Control Panel . Mounting the Control Panel General Assembly Physical Dimensions Topology and Cabling Loop Loading System Schematic... -
Page 4: Introduction
Quadnet Installation Instructions Introduction This Manual is intended as a guide to the installation of the Quadnet Addressable Intelligent Fire Alarm and Detection system, and covers the system hardware information only. Due to the complexity and inherent importance of a system covering a ‘Life Protection Risk’, training on this equipment is essential, and commissioning should only be carried out by competent and approved persons. -
Page 5: The Quadnet System
The Quadnet system is defined as an Addressable Intelligent Detector System, or an Addressable Fire Detection and Alarm System with Independent Distributed Intelligence. Distributed intelligence signifies that the signal processing is spread throughout the system, in order that the decisions about fires and faults are taken within the detector itself. -
Page 6: Control Panel
Quadnet Installation Instructions Control Panel Mounting the Control Panel Firstly identify the proposed location for the control panel. Ensure that the control panel will be easily accessible, and that account is taken of any subsequent work that may affect access. It should be located at the most likely point of access for the fire services. -
Page 7: Physical Dimensions
Quadnet Installation Instructions Cabinet Installation The four mounting holes in the back box should be used to secure the cabinet to a solid wall using suitable screws of at least 50mm in length. Physical Dimensions 50mm 50mm... -
Page 8: Topology And Cabling
Quadnet Installation Instructions Topology & Cabling All system wiring should be installed to comply with BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002: Amendment 2: 2008 and BS 7671 (wiring regulations) and any other standards relevant to the area or type of installation. A cable complying with the BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002 Category 1 (cables required to operate for prolonged periods during fire conditions) is required. -
Page 9: Loop Loading
Alarm Loading Units (ALUs). A maximum of 175 ALU are permissible on the loop. This only relates to the load presented in alarm and does not necessarily affect an input device. The Quadnet OSP programming software automatically keeps control of the quantity and will provide prompts if the limits are reached. -
Page 10: System Schematic
Quadnet Installation Instructions System Schematic ADDRESSABLE ADDRESSABLE ADDRESSABLE LOOPS LOOPS LOOPS ALL 2C1.5 ALL 2C1.5 ALL 2C1.5 QUADNET QUADNET QUADNET CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL PANEL PANEL PANEL NETWORK 2C1.5 QUADNET QUADNET QUADNET QUADNET QUADNET QUADNET (OPTIONAL (OPTIONAL (OPTIONAL UP TO 4 MAX... - Page 11 Quadnet Installation Instructions Addressable Circuit Loops 1- 4: END1+, END 1-, SCRN, END2+, END2-, SCRN ON BOARD PCB FIELD CONNECTIONS SCREEN END1+ END1- SCREEN END2+ END2- SCREEN SCREEN...
- Page 12 Quadnet Installation Instructions The Loop 1-4 addressable circuits may be connected to the appropriate End 1 and End 2 terminals. Communications normally run from Circuit End 1, but in the event of a continuity fault both ends of the circuit will operate.
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Page 13: Power Supply Unit
Quadnet Installation Instructions Power Supply Unit General Assembly LOCK DOCUMENT POCKET Cabinet Installation The four back plate holes should be used to secure the cabinet to a solid wall using suitable screws of at least 50mm in length. -
Page 14: Physical Dimensions
Quadnet Installation Instructions Physical Dimensions 50mm 50mm... -
Page 15: Mains Supply & Batteries
Quadnet Installation Instructions Mains Supply & Batteries The Fire Alarm Panel 230V AC supply requires fixed wiring between 0.75 mm and 2.5 mm , a 3 amp fused un-switched spur with local isolation, to be terminated into the fused terminals provided in the power supply back box. - Page 16 Quadnet Installation Instructions PSU Termination Schematic ENSURE THAT THE INCOMING EARTH CABLE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE EARTH STUD IN THE BACK BOX AS SHOWN EARTH STUD 240V AC MAINS CONNECTIONS POWER SUPPLY BACK PLANE ASSEMBLY QUADNET PSU CONTROLLER EARTH LEAD...
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Page 17: Network
Network Topology and cable spec The Quadnet network may be connected as shown below. The network may comprise of Control panels or repeater panels as required, up to a maximum of 32 nodes. In addition to the connections shown above, each panel will require a 230V AC supply and the power supply arrangements relevant to that panel. -
Page 18: Network Connection Schematic
Quadnet Installation Instructions Network Schematic PANEL 001 PANEL 002 PANEL 005 NETWORK RING PANEL 003 PANEL 004 PANEL 006 All network cables should be 2-core 1.5mm screened and fire-rated.. -
Page 19: Commissioning
Commissioning Commissioning the Quadnet system involves powering up the system, programming the configuration and testing for correct operation. Configuration of the system requires the Quadnet OSP software package, and should only be carried out by a suitably approved commissioning engineer. -
Page 20: Configuration Example
Staff Area: Kitchen MPwS 30963 Shop Floor: Rear 30961 Shop Floor: Front MPwS 30959 Boiler Room MPwS Boiler Room These details may then be entered into the Quadnet OSP programming software in order to program the operation of the system. -
Page 21: Technical Data
Quadnet Installation Instructions Technical Data Control Panel Quadnet Control and Indicating Equipment Dimensions W x H x D 445mm x 445mm x 110mm No. of zones 128 zones Device labels 31 characters LCD display Graphic display Field 1 (top) Control Panel Information Window... -
Page 22: System Version Compatibility
Quadnet Installation Instructions System Version Compatibility The following table explains the compatibility of the various versions of the Quadnet system: CONTROL PANEL VERSION DEVICES Multipoint V1.00 Multipoint with sounder V1.00 Manual Call Point V1.00 Manual Call Point with sounder V1.00 Sound Point V1.00... -
Page 23: Installation Checklist
Quadnet Installation Instructions Installation Checklist Use the following checklist to ensure that your work is correct and that the commissioning engineer has the necessary information to complete the commissioning of the system The commissioning engineer will require this sheet, along with ‘Loop Continuity and Insulation Test Results’, correctly marked ‘as-wired’... -
Page 24: Commissioning Checklist
Quadnet Installation Instructions Commissioning Checklist The following checklist may be used to ensure that all steps are taken. It serves as a reminder only and may need additional items added if required. Step 1 Description Commissioning Engineer Checked Low voltage test meter shows 0v and earth continuity, and no inter-core short circuits. -
Page 25: Loop Continuity And Insulation Test Results
Quadnet Installation Instructions Loop Continuity & Insulation Test Results After installation of the cable, and termination into all the relevant back-boxes, ensure that the link pins are installed as necessary in order to be able to take cable continuity and insulation readings. Make sure that all the cables are dressed smoothly and neatly into their back-boxes in order that they will not be disturbed after the readings are taken. -
Page 26: Psu Termination Schematic
Quadnet Installation Instructions PSU Cable Continuity & Insulation Test Results After installation of the cable, and termination into all the relevant back-boxes, take cable continuity and insulation readings. Make sure that all the cables are dressed smoothly and neatly into their back-boxes in order that they will not be disturbed after the readings are taken. -
Page 27: Network Continuity And Insulation Test Results
Quadnet Installation Instructions Network Continuity & Insulation Test Results After installation of the cable, and termination into all the relevant back-boxes, take cable continuity and insulation readings. Make sure that all the cables are dressed smoothly and neatly into their back-boxes in order that they will not be disturbed after the readings are taken. -
Page 28: Device Details
Quadnet Installation Instructions Device Details Record your device attributes on the following form. Copy as required for all devices in the system. SITE DETAILS: CONTROL PANEL NO.: LOOP NO.: DESCRIPTION: DESCRIPTION: DEVICE SERIAL DEVICE DESCRIPTION ZONE DEVICE SMOKE HEAT ALARM... - Page 29 Quadnet Installation Instructions Your Notes...
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Page 32: Important Points
Quadnet Installation Instructions Important Points • Use a 2-core 1.5mm and earth/screen fire rated cable similar to FP200 or MICC • Connect all the devices in a loop returning to the control panel, with radial spur circuits only from Multipoint detectors •...
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